Tag Archives: Susan R. Opel

Happy Blogiversary, Paper Crafts Connection!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by paper crafts online

Good morning my darling readers! We have something very special planned for you this morning! We take birthdays very seriously here at Paper Crafts. So naturally, when it comes to celebrating our blog’s birthday, we take that very seriously as well. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Ahtanya!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by paper crafts online

We’re a card making magazine, and it should come as no surprise that we LOVE to celebrate birthdays! Today we’re here to celebrate one of the integral parts of our team – the lovely and talented Ahtanya Johnson! Who is … Continue reading →

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Live From CHA!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by paper crafts online

This just in! Paper Crafts editorial team Jennifer Schaerer, Susan R. Opel, P. Kelly Smith, Courtney Smith, Cath Edvalson and Kerri Miller left their family and homes this past Saturday to attend one of this year’s most anticipated events in … Continue reading →

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Stamp It! 3 Ways Week: Get the Most Out of Your Stamps!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by paper crafts online

You buy a stamp set that just gets you itching to use it. You gleefully open it, ink up one of the stamps, and create a few things. But then, a new stamp steals its thunder, and you leave that … Continue reading →

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Cool Tools Week: Unlock the Crafty Potential of Your Computer!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by paper crafts online

So you read blogs, right? (Um yes, you’re here aren’t you?) And would I be right in presuming that maybe you spend an ample amount of time on your computer every day? Go ahead and admit it – from recipes … Continue reading →

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by paper crafts online

Oh, this crazy magazine world! It seems we’ve been celebrating Christmas all year long. We started thinking about Holiday Cards & More in March and then started getting ready for the November/December 2011 issue in April. It’s pretty special to … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Nicholas Day!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by paper crafts online

Happy St. Nicholas Day! December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. Saint Nicholas (also called Nikolaos of Myra) was a historic 4th-century saint. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left … Continue reading →

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Card Creations: Get Inspired Week: Inspiration is Everywhere!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by paper crafts online

Hello, friends! So happy to be joining you on day two of Card Creations: Get Inspired Week! Now that we’ve all given thanks for our many blessings, let’s give thanks for a new Paper Crafts special issue! On sale now, Card … Continue reading →

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We’re Thankful!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by paper crafts online

Here at Paper Crafts, we have a lot to be thankful for. Here are some of the things we’re especially thankful for this holiday season! What are you thankful for today? Image from here. Holly Anderson, Editorial Intern “I am … Continue reading →

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The Paper Crafts Cruise – Part II

Posted on November 17, 2011 by paper crafts online

After months of preparation for classes, excursions, and fabulous finery for formal nights onboard the Carnival Liberty, we gathered together in Miami, FL, to board the ship for a week of cruising bliss. A few things we learned while cruising: … Continue reading →

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